Genetic engineering

Question 1

How can genetic information be transferred from one cell to another

Answer 1

Genetic engineering

Question 2

What are the stages of genetic engineering (labelled in order)

Answer 2

1.identify the section of DNA that contains the required gene from the source chromosome
2.Extract required gene
3.extract plasmid from bacterial cell
4. Insert required gene into bacterial plasmid
5.Insert plasmid into host bacterial cell to produce a genetically modified organism

Question 3

where are enzymes used in genetic engineering

Answer 3

to cut and seal DNA

Question 4

what is the purpose of genetic engineering

Answer 4

To research current genetic foods/issues such as golden rice, less toxic rapeseed oil, bird resistance to bird flu, tomatoes whit longer shell life blight resistant potatoes, production of medicines for human use, eg insulin and growth hormone.